Monday 28 September 2009

Jupiter One 'Flaming Arrow'

Brooklyn's Jupiter One and their new video for the single Flaming Arrow, taken from their new album Sunshower.

“Flaming Arrow”, directed by the Lithuanian animator Robertas Nevecka, enacts the lyrics with bittersweet irony. As the animated versions of Jupiter One perform on a rooftop, the fiery story goes up in smoke around them.



Levi's Engineered Jeans First Standard 10th Anniversary Series

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Levi's Engineered Jeans, the denim pioneer have released a series of limited edition jeans based on the original First Standard fit, first introduced in 1999.

Two styles has been released; the hand sprayed paint blast, and the fade blast.

Hand-sprayed edition comes only 99 pairs, each pair being completely hand sprayed with a bright color palatte. Whereas, the fade blast edition is limited to 414 pairs, given the fading treatment.



An innovative mix of cotton and hemp in an intense green-caste indigo shade. Woven on a narrow loom with solid green selvedge and finished with 18 carat gold button and rivets caste from original moulds.

Comes packaged with a nice customised box.



Available exclusively at oki-ni.

Futura Laboratories F/W 09 Accessories Update

Futura Laboratories recently updated their accessories range to be included along with their fall/winter release. Items from this new update features spray paint effects on each piece, some of which include belt, bags and wallets.








All available at FL Shop.

Yea Big + Kid Static 'Grim' Video

We have been highlighting on the ongoing of hip-hop duo Yea Big + Kid Static for quite some time now, and it's just been better. Grim shook us real good. You should check it out too.



Sunday 27 September 2009

Tori Amos - Midwinter Graces


After nearly two decades writing and recording some of her generation's most emotionally powerful music, Tori Amos will release her first seasonal album, Midwinter Graces, on November 10 via Universal Republic Records. A follow up to Tori's critically acclaimed studio album, Abnormally Attracted to Sin, Midwinter Graces will find Tori reworking and expanding on classic carols as well as developing some of her very own seasonal tracks.

Midwinter Graces is an album that has been in the making for the past 40 years. These were the songs that gave a young Tori her first taste of music, and now almost 40 years later Tori gets her own chance to reimagine classics like "What Child, Nowell" and "Star of Wonder." Tori will also add her own bittersweet bliss to the season with original tracks like "Pink and Glitter" and "Our New Year."

For Midwinter Graces, Amos has again teamed up with long time collaborators Matt Chamberlain on drums, Jon Evans on bass, and Mac Aladdin on guitars. Tori has enlisted the help of a Big Band and an Orchestra with stunning John Philip Shenale arrangements to create Tori's new seasonal classics.

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Alela Diane 'To Be Still'

American folk singer-songwriter Alela Diane performing a new song To Be Still on Later with Jools Holland show.

She recently released her second album titled To Be Still on Rough Trade.



Saturday 26 September 2009

Sufjan Stevens Announced Run Rabbit Run & The BQE

American singer-songwriter Sufjan Stevens gave two good news to fans. One, the acclaimed musician is set to release a re-work piece of his 2001's Enjoy Your Rabbit, titled Run Rabbit Run. Originally performed using electronic instruments, this new version will be performed with string instruments.


Every bit has been re-arranged by composers Michael Atkinson, Olivier Manchon, Maxim Moston, Nico Muhly and Gabriel Kahane, and performed by the Osso String Quartet. Should be kinda interesting to listen.

Two, Stevens also unveiled the release of The BQE, a film and musical suite exploring New York's infamous Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Next Wave Festival in November 2007, on deluxe formats.

The performance featured 36 performers, projected film footage of the expressway and five hula hoopers.



The deluxe format features the CD soundtrack, a DVD of the film footage, a 40-page booklet with extensive liner notes and photographs and an accompanying stereoscopic 3-D Viewmaster reel.


You can also get the limited edition copy which includes 2 180-gram vinyl with large-scale 32-page booklet and a comic book.

The BQE deluxe editions will be released on October 19. Pre-order yours now over here.

Monsters of Folk

It's about the moment for American supergroup Monsters of Folk to make a statement! Since their formation in 2004, they have finally released their debut album on September 22 through Rough Trade.

This supergroup establishment comprise of some of the finest singer-songwriters in the industry, include My Morning Jacket's Jim James, Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst and Mike Mogis, and She & Him's M.Ward.


Incase F/W 2009 Luggage Collection


Incase is definitely one of the first few brands we consider if we're searching for a durable, functional bag for handy mobility with style.

This fall will see a new range of luggage from the brand, some look kinda familiar like we have seen before in the past collection, but it's all good though.

The bags are constructed carefully putting technical features the priority, followed by quality.







You can get these now at Flatspot.

Nike SB October Release

Some of the Nike SB sneakers that will release on October. Get yours now at Flatspot.



Raf by Raf Simons Velcro Strap Sneaker

A sneaker from Raf by Raf Simons A/W '09 collection, this velcro strap sneaker is made out of premium suede, black leather, fabric lined padded footbed and black rubber sole. Available now at Oak.



Acronym 3A-1 Einsatztasche Shoulder Bag

Acronym presented a new update to it's 3A-1 Einsatztasche shoulder bag, this time packing it with materials for further extensive technical purposes.

Part of the A/W '09 collection, this third arm shoulder bag is made out Limonta laminated fabric, Cordura reinforcement on the inner, QLQR-assembled shoulder strap, sufficient external pockets for storage maximization and durable military-styled webbing and buckles.




Get yours now at Hanon.

Friday 25 September 2009

First Aid Kit 'Hard Believer'

Swedish sisters Johanna and Klara Soderberg, better known as their moniker First Aid Kit presents a new video of their single Hard Believer.

A song rich with inspiring folk grooves, able to influence a sing-a-long session as you learn the lyrics so quickly.

We were already pretty much impressed on their debut EP Drunken Trees, and we don't have any doubts of the sisters delivering something even better to amaze us.

Watch out for a new song coming real soon.

Hard Believer officially release on October 5.



A.P.C x Supreme

French prestigious fashion label A.P.C has teamed up with Supreme on a small capsule collection to be released along with the rest of f/w '09 collection.

Available items include a pair of selvedge denim and a graphic tee.





October 1 is the release date.

Espers - III

Philadelphia's psych folk band Espers announced the release of their fourth attempt titled III, to be released on October 26 through Wichita (UK) and Drag City (US).

It's adventurous, beat by beat expands like a beast, we couldn't say else but it's raucous guitar riffs and the prudent voice are totally the hit of the day.

Espers are Greg Weeks, Meg Baird, Brook Sietinsons, Otto Hauser, Helena Espvall and Chris Smith.

Thursday 24 September 2009

The Noisettes 'Never Forget You'

London indie rock trio The Noisettes performing Never Forget You on the Wendy Williams Show.



Basement Jaxx 'Scars' Out Now


After getting the feel of their brand new single Feeling Gone, the reported new album Scars is now officially released in stores. Get em' now!

Mika - The Boy Who Knew Too Much

While we're reminiscing back the times we had so much joyous fun with Life In Cartoon Motion, the new studio release by the creator Mika was officially released days ago titled The Boy Who Knew Too Much.

12 spankin' new quenching beats that keeps your energy dry, most of the time, you gotta recharge it every once in a while with a whole pack of isotonic down your throat in seconds.

Songs written by Mika with a little help from his friends; Jodi Marr, Walter Afanasieff and Imogen Heap.

Check out We Are Golden.



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David Gray 'Draw The Line' Out Now

David Gray's eight studio album Draw The Line was recently released! Hit the stores and get a copy now.

Meantime, check out the official video of his first single, Fugitive, and a trailer on the making of this album.





Adidas Originals Drawings Pack


Adidas Originals unveiled the Drawings pack earlier on, introducing a new range of classic sneakers to a whole new re-interpretation of creativity. The title speaks for itself, it's inspired by the characteristics of an artist's handy tools, each method implicates the identity of the creation and simply blend it to a sneaker.

Models chosen for this pack include the Superstar Vintage, Stan Smith Vintage, Nizza High, Samba and Forum Mid.







Aside from the sneakers, the sportswear giant also made some apparels to go along with it.



It's now available at Adidas Originals stockists worldwide, including size?.

Wednesday 23 September 2009

Al Dente 'Recession' Tote Bag


Thought it might be fun to have a little statement once in a while. We came across a statement tote bag by Al Dente.

Yours now at colette.

Marc Jacobs Paisley Print Bags

One of the stylish items coming from Marc Jacobs season collection, these two bags are definitely a stunning one to flash. Pink and green snakeskin quilted paisley print, and, black and white satin leather quilted paisley print.

Chunky silver tone chain handle, zip on the bottom, push stud flap and silver tone padlock.



Ladies, hunt em down. Yours at Browns.

Unconditional Fall 2009 Collection

London-based fashion label Unconditional unveiled their new collection and it's now available for in-stores. The Fall/Winter 2009 collection features superb cut and sew pieces, designed by Philip Stephens.

We show you the menswear. Ladies, you ought to check out their womenswear as well.







Get yours now at Oak.